Year 6 Class Teacher

Link Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education service in Orpington, Kent is seeking an experienced Year 6 Class Teacher to join their supportive team starting September 2026. The role involves comprehensive planning, teaching, and assessment throughout the academic year, focused on preparing pupils for SATs and their transition to secondary school. The ideal candidate will be QTS-qualified with experience in upper KS2 and strong organisational skills. A competitive salary with a full academic year contract is offered.

Benefits

Pay to scale

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching upper KS2, ideally Year 6.
• Be confident in assessment, data, and SATs preparation.
• Be organised, proactive, and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Monitor progress and prepare pupils for KS2 SATs.
• Attend parents’ evenings and contribute to wider school life.

Skills

Experience teaching upper KS2

Strong behaviour management skills

Confidence with assessment and data

Organised and proactive

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Year 6 Class Teacher – Full Academic Year

Location: Orpington, Kent

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full academic year (September 2026 – July 2027)

Days: Monday to Friday

Pay: Paid to scale

We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Orpington, Kent who are seeking an experienced and committed Year 6 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026, covering the full academic year.

This is a full class teacher role, with responsibility for planning, teaching, assessment, marking and attendance at parents’ evenings. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils through their final year of primary education, including preparation for SATs and transition to secondary school.

The Role

• Full-time Year 6 Class Teacher
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum
• Monitoring progress and preparing pupils for KS2 SATs
• Marking, assessment and reporting
• Attending parents’ evenings and contributing to wider school life
• Working collaboratively with the year group, SLT and support staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold QTS
• Have experience teaching upper KS2, ideally Year 6
• Be confident with assessment, data and SATs preparation
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be organised, proactive and committed to high standards
• Be happy to take full responsibility for the class

What’s on Offer

• Full academic year contract
• Paid to scale
• Supportive leadership team and well‑structured school
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key stage year

How to Apply

If you’re a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your CV to [e-mail] or call 01689878565